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Conveniently located at the base of a low mountain range Rapid City is considered to be the gateway to the Black Hills. Surrounded by 1.2 million acres of forested hills it is within a one-hour drive to 6 national parks, multiple monuments, and memorials and is rich in culture and experiences. The City of Rapid City is a growing community - a fantastic opportunity to work, live, and play in one of the most beautiful locations in the world!
The Public Works Department is a multi-faceted department tasked with providing the foundation on which our community is built. From providing necessary utility services like water, water reclamation, and garbage, to creating and maintaining complex systems like public transportation, street and traffic operations, GIS mapping databases, and engineering services, Public Works is leading the way to create a vibrant future for our community. The Public Works Department works together to grow, maintain, and protect our community through reliable service and sustainable infrastructure.
Please visit the Public Works website for more information.
The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including, 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. For a detailed benefit summary, click here. This position is part of the AFSCME Union. Applications received within the work unit will be considered first. ABOUT OUR JOB
The Water Production Operator I is responsible for performing a variety of semiskilled, skilled, technical duties and manual labor tasks in the operation and maintenance of the City's water or wastewater treatment plants and facilities and specialized work in the operation of wells, booster stations, and reservoirs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Water Operator I:
ABOUT YOU
We understand your time is valuable and encourage you to apply if you meet the following minimum qualifications:
Water Production Operator I:
The City of Rapid City is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment Type: Full Time
Conveniently located at the base of a low mountain range Rapid City is considered to be the gateway to the Black Hills. Surrounded by 1.2 million acres of forested hills it is within a one-hour drive to 6 national parks, multiple monuments, and memorials and is rich in culture and experiences. The City of Rapid City is a growing community - a fantastic opportunity to work, live, and play in one of the most beautiful locations in the world!
The Public Works Department is a multi-faceted department tasked with providing the foundation on which our community is built. From providing necessary utility services like water, water reclamation, and garbage, to creating and maintaining complex systems like public transportation, street and traffic operations, GIS mapping databases, and engineering services, Public Works is leading the way to create a vibrant future for our community. The Public Works Department works together to grow, maintain, and protect our community through reliable service and sustainable infrastructure.
Please visit the Public Works website for more information.
The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including, 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. For a detailed benefit summary, click here. This position is part of the AFSCME Union. Applications received within the work unit will be considered first. ABOUT OUR JOB
The Water Production Operator I is responsible for performing a variety of semiskilled, skilled, technical duties and manual labor tasks in the operation and maintenance of the City's water or wastewater treatment plants and facilities and specialized work in the operation of wells, booster stations, and reservoirs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Water Operator I:
- Operates and maintains water reclamation facilities or water treatment facilities and related Water Production facilities.
- Performs visual checks of facilities for equipment and/or treatment malfunctions and assists in repairing or correcting malfunctions.
- Operates equipment, which can include the following depending on division; pickup truck, lawn care equipment, forklift, dump truck, sludge tankers, backhoe, and other related equipment.
- Collects, records, and maintains records, logs, and additional plant performance information.
- Performs maintenance, repair, and janitorial duties as needed.
- Interacts with and enters information into plant SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system.
- Collects and analyzes samples and performs required testing.
ABOUT YOU
We understand your time is valuable and encourage you to apply if you meet the following minimum qualifications:
Water Production Operator I:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and
- Experience as required by the South Dakota Department of Natural Resources.
- Ability to obtain the South Dakota Class I Water Certification within 18 months of hire date.
The City of Rapid City is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment Type: Full Time
